Internationalization of Cluster Initiatives and Statewide Networks within the Framework of the ClusterAgentur Baden-Württemberg

We support cluster initiatives and statewide networks in their internationalization process by tailor-made and demand-oriented solutions.

Since October 2014 the ClusterAgentur Baden-Württemberg (CA BW) supports the cluster- and network managements of Baden-Württemberg on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Housing. The main objective is to improve the effectiveness and performance of regional cluster initiatives and statewide networks by new individual offers. Thereby, the cluster managers will be able to provide services to their members as needed.

As one of three partners of the CA, BW Baden-Württemberg International (bw-i) brings in its longtime experience of the internationalization of enterprises, universities and research institutions. For the further professionalization of the cluster- and network managements we pursue the following aims:

professionalization of the cluster managements in regard to internationalization, for example knowledge and know-how on international technology trends and markets;

development and implementation of suitable measures and instruments for the internationalization of cluster initiatives and statewide networks;

awareness rising among the cluster stakeholders regarding the importance of internationalization;

increasing the visibility of the cluster initiatives and statewide networks abroad;

promotion of transnational cooperation among cluster initiatives and statewide networks for higher competiveness and accelerated innovation.

To achieve these aims bw-i will develop and implement diverse measures and offers in the years 2014 to 2017 together with its partners VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik Berlin und Steinbeis Beratungszentren GmbH Stuttgart. These are for example workshops and individual counselling, mentoring and matching events with eligible partners in the target countries.

Further information can be found on the website of the ClusterAgentur Baden-Württemberg